The FMLA does not require that employers pay employees while on family leave but most companies choose to pay them regardless.(Key Provisions)

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The FMLA only requires that employers provide eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave per year for specified family and medical reasons. It does not mandate that employers offer paid leave, and while some companies may choose to provide paid leave, it is not a requirement under the FMLA.

The FMLA Does Not Require That Employers Pay Employees While